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There are 8 meanings of the word
Gothic.
Gothic - as an adjective
Characteristic of the style of type commonly used for printing german
Of or relating to the language of the ancient goths
Example: "The gothic bible translation"
Of or relating to the goths
Example: "Gothic migrations"
Gothic - as a noun
Extinct east germanic language of the ancient goths; the only surviving record being fragments of a 4th-century translation of the bible by bishop ulfilas
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gothic languageA style of architecture developed in northern france that spread throughout europe between the 12th and 16th centuries; characterized by slender vertical piers and counterbalancing buttresses and by vaulting and pointed arches
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gothic architectureHypernyms (Closely Related)
architectural stylestyle of architecturetype of architectureHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Gothic - as an adjective satellite
As if belonging to the middle ages; old-fashioned and unenlightened
Example: "A medieval attitude toward dating"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mediaeval15medieval14Characterized by gloom and mystery and the grotesque
Example: "Gothic novels like `frankenstein'"
Example Sentences
"I studied the gothic period in my art history class."
"She loves reading gothic novels with dark and mysterious themes."
"The gothic style of architecture features pointed arches and flying buttresses."
"The writer is known for his gothic tales of horror."
"The film is a classic gothic horror movie."
Word Game Points
Is GOTHIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gothic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GOTHIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is GOTHIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gothic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGOTHIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is GOTHIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gothic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGOTHIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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